What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Patient Care Manager position at VITAS Healthcare?
WHO WE ARE
We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.
Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15 states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives.
Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a home care team manager, you will be responsible for coordinating all patient care services for your team. You will collaborate with physicians and coordinate team member schedules to ensure patients receive the quality care they deserve, when they need it.
It is a role that requires leadership skills and clinical expertise and is the perfect next step for a nurse looking to grow their career.
WHERE YOU’LL WORK
Our home care team managers work at their program’s home office [CT1] every day.
WHAT’S EXPECTED FROM YOU
Our home care team managers blend leadership skills and clinical expertise to effectively manage their team, ensuring quality and continuity of care for patients.
In addition to a valid RN license, reliable transportation and at least two years of supervisory experience in healthcare, you’ll have the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude.
You will keep the patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life’s journey.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent preferred
- Current and valid R.N. License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located
- Two years successful supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
- EOE/AA M/F/D/V